10. Toilet Training (311)

11. Readiness (311) 18 Months to Age 3-1/2 Physically mature and emotionally ready Control sphincter muscles Recognize body sensations that precede elimination

12. Giving Help (311) Wait for readiness Calm encouragement

13. Be Available

14. Expect Accidents

15. Child Seat on Toilet

16. Separate Potty Chair (Allows More Independence)

17. Convertible Seat & Stool

18. Toilet Seat Safety

19. Toilet Paper Lock Child is learning; Not being “bad”

20. A Flushing Toilet Can Be Frightening

21. Bowel training usually comes before bladder training Signs: Facial expressions, gestures, stops playing, grunts, curious

22. Pull Ups

23. Training Pants

24. Success... If self-dressing is mastered Has language skills to communicate

25. Keep the process stress-free Avoid pushing Expect accidents; do not punish (Enuresis – Lack of bladder control) Praise successes

26. Sticker Chart Rewards

27. Books & Games Can Help

28. Songs & Rhymes http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=huggies+potty+song&mid =FD312FBED1A27CB78434FD312FBED1A27CB78434&view=detail &FORM=VIRE5&adlt=strict

30. In Our Preschool Room 1. Consider boy/girl accommodations; training from home 2. Some children have accidents 3. Extra clothing; send home wet clothing 4. Meet children’s needs 5. Assist at your comfort level 6. Sanitize areas; wash hands

31. Elmo Potty Song! Helps with Potty Training Elmo Potty Training

32. Once Upon A Potty Music/Story DVD Video: Book- Once Upon A Potty

33. Potty Training Video Potty Training in 3 Days!